Herba Taraxaci (Pu Gong Ying)

Alias:
Dandelion, Yellow Flowering Clover, Tiger Ear Herb, Wild Chrysanthemum

Properties:
Bitter, Sweet, Cold

Pharmacological Effects:

• Dandelion has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, promoting urination and reducing swelling, cooling the blood, and dispersing masses.
• Its main components have significant detoxifying effects, commonly used to treat symptoms caused by heat-toxicity, such as fever, mouth ulcers, and abscesses.
• Dandelion helps promote liver detoxification, and is used to treat conditions caused by liver qi stagnation and excessive liver fire, such as hepatitis and cholecystitis.
• For issues like edema and urinary retention, Dandelion has notable diuretic effects, helping to eliminate excess water from the body.
• Dandelion also has antibacterial and antiviral properties, which help boost immunity and prevent infections.
• Modern research shows that Dandelion benefits the digestive system, promoting intestinal peristalsis and alleviating constipation and indigestion.
• Dandelion also has antioxidant and anti-aging effects, helping to slow down the aging process and protect cells from free radical damage.